Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 Las Flores Stakes (01/04/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sun Jan 04, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Santa Anita on Sunday features the Las Flores Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Santa Anita picks for the entire card!
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Santa Anita Full Card Analysis
Santa Anita Picks: Grade 3 Las Flores Stakes (01/04/2026)
Santa Anita Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #1 SINGLEMORE (6-5): Best bet of the card. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #6 P TOWN PRANCER (5-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Speed figures match this group well.
- #5 CHARMZ AWAY (6-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 GUAGUARERO (4-1): Underneath. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 6-5
Exacta: 1 / 6,5
Pick 3 (races 1-3): #1 with #3,5,2 with #1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 PASALUBONG (4-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Barn has been solid.
- #5 FINAL TABLE LADY (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Good race flow for this runner.
- #2 DARLIN SUGAREE (3-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Mullin. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #6 BOBS HONEY (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 9-2
Exacta Box: 3 / 5 / 2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $35k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 DELLA TERRA (1-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
- #3 TURKEY BIRD (5-1): Fringe Contender. Productive recent form. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #6 WEST FRESNO (12-1): Underneath. Has been running well enough recently. Should sit a good trip.
- #2 JENNYS WINE GIRL (5-2): Underneath. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1 / 3,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Claiming $18k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 NOBEL GARY (6-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Strong early pace figs.
- #5 MALIBU ROCKS (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #6 UNCLE EVCO (2-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 GENTLEMEN'S CLUB (3-1): Fringe Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-1
Exacta: 3 / 5,6
Santa Anita Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 BIG BILL (2-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 HARDTOBEBETTERNOW (3-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 IRISH ELEMENT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #5 RICH REWARD (5-2): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3 / 6,2
Santa Anita Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Las Flores Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #2 MARGARITA GIRL (5-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #4 THERMAL (3-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Berrios puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 MAGNIFICAT (2-1): Major Player. Demuro puts this one in with a chance. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #3 NAFISA (8-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 2 / 4 / 1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #2 HONEY'S CHOICE (9-2): Top pick. Rispoli puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 B G BULLET (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 PLETTENBERG BAY (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 AIRLINER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Demuro puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-1
Exacta: 2 / 5,1
Santa Anita Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Claiming $22k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #6 HOWBEIT (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Decent form of late. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #7 WINDRIBBON (4-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #9 WINDS OF FREEDOM (5-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #3 ZOMBO BOMBO (3-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 9 – 3
The Plays
Win: #6 at 6-1
Exacta: 6 / 7,9,3
Santa Anita Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #12 DORIE MILLER (4-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Decent form of late.
- #8 HEY DEMPS (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #1 SHEZMISBEHAVING (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #9 FANCY FACTS (3-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 12 – 8 – 1 – 9
The Plays
Win: #12 at 9-2
Exacta Box: 12 / 8 / 1
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